Rob Ford to undergo third round of chemotherapy

TORONTO – Rob Ford is heading back for a third round of chemotherapy.

According to Joe Warmington of the Toronto Sun, Ford’s tumour has not shrunk enough for doctors to be able to operate on it.

The diagnosis is based on results of a scan of the tumour in Ford’s abdomen.

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He also mentioned to the Sun columnist that he has pneumonia.

Ford was admitted to Mt. Sinai Hospital in September after it was revealed he had the rare form of cancer.

He was elected city councillor for Ward 2 on Monday’s municipal election.

Ford dropped out of the mayoral race in September after doctors discovered a “fair-sized” tumour in his abdomen.

WATCH: Leslie Roberts talks to a Toronto doctor about Rob Ford’s cancer diagnosis.